39 episodes
Grown, a podcast from The Moth The Moth
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Grown is a podcast about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. Grown is co-hosted by Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo, two Moth storytellers and graduates of The Moth’s Education program who are on the cusp of adulthood themselves. Together, they guide listeners through true stories that deal with the challenges and joys of growing up. Using their unique points of view, Aleeza and Fonzo will discuss first crushes, culture, identity, secrets, and more.
Like The Moth Podcast, Grown centers these fresh, personal stories told at Moth events worldwide—but Grown also features conversations with the storytellers themselves, on the street interviews, audio diaries from young voices, and more. Grown is a podcast that reminds us that no matter how old we are, we’re never fully grown.
Start by listening to Episode 1, Crushed: Heartbreaks, first kisses, and catching feelings.
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Siblings: Bonds, Rivalries, and Drama
Bonds. Rivalries. Drama. In this episode, we explore how much our siblings shape who we are. Saad Najam finds peace with his brother and Meredith Morrison takes center stage. Then, we talk to Moth EDU students about the best and worst parts of being a sibling.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Saad Najam and Meredith Morrison
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Outside Looking In: FOMO, Friends, and Falling Outs
FOMO. Friend fallouts. Feeling like you don't belong. We'll find out what happens when you're on the outside looking in. Moth EDU Storyteller Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin listens to some cool music and Hannah Citron understands a squid. Plus, Aleeza and Fonzo talk about the times when they tried to fit in.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Anaïs Cerina Irizarry Austin and Hannah Citron
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Nerding Out: Passions, Obsessions, and Media
Anime. The Jonas Brothers. Twilight. We'll figure out how your passions shape who you are. Abigail Loor shares a story about finding a space in an anime convention and Roger Lam wears his superhero t-shirts with pride. Plus, Fonzo talks One Piece and David Lepelstat goes to the Brooklyn Comic Con.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Abigail Loor and Roger Lam
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Moral Compass: Mishaps, Mistakes, and Youthful Indiscretions
Mishaps. Mistakes. Youthful indiscretions. In this episode, we'll explore how to create your own sense of ethics. Christian Garland learns a lesson from his grandpa and Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist. Then, Moth EDU students tell us about a time they had to choose between right and wrong.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Christian Garland and Stacey Bader Curry
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Making Friends: BFFs, and Frenemies, and Cliques.
BFFs. Frenemies. Finding your clique. We'll explore how we actually make friends. Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run and Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp. After that, we talk to high school students about the dos and don'ts of modern friendship.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Eric Carrera and Jenna Ulizio
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com -
Great Expectations: Pressure, Hopes, and a Live Show
Pressure. Hopes. What the heck do you do after high school?!?! In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we look at how we live up to, or ignore, the expectations people set on us.
Hosted by: Aleeza Kazmi and Fonzo Lacayo
Storytellers: Aleeza Kazmi and David Lepelstat
Follow Grown on TikTok or Instagram @GrownPod
For more information on the people who make Grown, along with original illustrations by Sarah DiMichele, visit our website: grownpod.com